Dennis, I love that " new ad" from Bic! I wonder how old it is? Early to mid 80's is my guess. And to think that Bic was based in my hometown of Hamden Ct. at 1070 Sherman Ave. about 1.5 miles from my home. Sherman Ave was a manufacturing, industrial zoning area. I'm guessing that they actually did manufacture the boards there. Corporate headquarters was in Milford Ct. Thanks for the memories.

Windsurfing has gotten so much easier to learn now than then with the wide boards. That looks like a Dufour Wing in the ad? My new Windsup at 85 cm. is so much easier to sail than any of those early boards. Everyone still seems to think windsurfing is really hard to learn. Such a shame.

It would be nice to see windsurfing become more popular. I'm about the only one left here in Old Saybrook. Would be a welcome change to sail with someone else.

How much more would it cost the manufacturers to put a mast track in the paddleboards? When the wind starts blowing above 10 or so it makes it hard to paddle, especially if you have to paddle against the wind.. Maybe more people would try it. There are certainly lots of SUPers out there. I see 'em mostly on days where there is no wind and glassy conditions

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